Consumer Matters: The real cost of free apps
“We are paying for everything that is free. Whether it’s an app or any internet website we are paying with our privacy.” Continue reading
Cell phones
Rogers, Bell, Telus launch beefed up wireless data plans – but there’s a catch
Bell and Rogers are offering wireless data plans that don’t charge overage fees once the monthly cap has been exceeded — while Telus is taking a different approach. Continue reading
OPP to conduct distracted driving campaign this March Break
This March Break, the Ontario Provincial police will be cracking down on distracted drivers. Continue reading
B.C. Throne Speech 2019: Government promises cellphone billing transparency, further ICBC action
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The speech read by Lt.-Gov Janet Austin outlined the provincial government’s goals for the next year. Continue reading
100 Saskatoon Transit buses displaying real-time locations via apps
Saskatoon Transit is nearly done upgrades to its fleet to help deliver real-time bus locations via smart phone apps. Continue reading
Your smartphone could be hurting you, say Winnipeg doctors
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Ever have sore eyes or neck pain? Your smartphone could be to blame, say Winnipeg optometrists and chiropractors. Continue reading
Peterborough Police Victim Services Unit asking for donations of old cell phones
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News Anchor
Phones, which will only call 911, will be given to victims of domestic violence or vulnerable persons in the community. Continue reading
Hamilton Police investigate weapons related threat to Bishop Ryan high school
It started just after 8 a.m. when school officials reported receiving two phone calls from what sounded like a male. Continue reading
Reporters go wild behind the wheel with SGI and RCMP
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Test subject drove the course snapping selfies, chowing down on messy fast food, and applying makeup. It didn’t go well. Continue reading
Milton cellphone store robbery leads to arrests, stolen property recovered
Milton cellphone robbery leads police to the arrests of four people. Continue reading